Well, i was looking around at used bikes and found myself a very nice 05 Kodiak 400Auto for like 3500, with only 300miles on it. I talked to the guy and im waiting for the bank to tell me if i got the cash to get it!

 

Come on man, the hp difference is 8.7, but just round it up to 10 because, uhhh????? The link you provided for price comparison is between a 550 FI EPS and a 700 FI NON-EPS (EPS option=$600). The difference in MSRP's between the two(this time both NON-EPS) is $900, not to mention the $150 more in rebates available on the 550 (now and at the time of your post). That brings the difference between the two to $1050. So, why should't we say a 15% price increase is negligible? If you don't need or want the extra power but still want a full featured ATV the Grizzly 550 seems to be a very reasonably priced alternative that most believe performs very well. But I'm sure everyone who purchases a very functional and reliable ATV and manages to keep more than a negligible grand in their wallet, not to mention the implied fuel savings, must be insane. There is a 22.9% increase in displacement for a 23.5% increase in power, if you need or just want the extra hp and performance then pay for it, if not then don't. Everything else is the same, and both machines are plenty capable for most riders. Maybe I could talk you into shipping me the negligible 15% of your paycheck? Next time just use the straight up facts, not some bs the salesperson fed you to get that extra $1000 that was burning a hole in your pocket.

 

Thats your reasonning here is mine.

9 hp does not sound like much but on motors that only makes 37hp vs 46 hp its a 25% power increase. It would be like a 200 hp car gaining 50hp. That is large plus the torque increase as well.

Try to gain 25% in power with $1000 bucks good like with that. Just a pipe and clutch kit will cost that and gain you 5% at most.

A $1400 Aaen stage 5 kit that offers only 20% but gain little torgue because the larger displacement motor will always have more torque then a smaller motor even with more HP.

A 70hp 1200 V twin cruiser still has much more roll on torque then a 120 hp 600 V4 rice rocket has.

I do alot of sledding and compared to that the worst gas mileage ATV made is still super cheap to gas up and ride in comparison,so I would never think of gas mileage as a buying issues.

If some one ever posts "Whats are good and cheap aftermarket power mods for a 550 Grizzly" I would reply "You missed your chance on the showroom floor".

Where Im from the 550 is only $800 less then a 700, Polaris is doing the same with there new 550 as well pricing it to close to a big bore ATV price. The new AC550 is priced better there $1500 less then a Big bore ATV up here.

 

I bought my grizzly with the power steering and just love it.We put 26 inch mud lites on it and not o problem spinning these, the ride is amazing and lots of power. Even my wife who is 120 pounds throws it around easily even in diff lock. When i buy another one i will buy another one.

 

Well at least your math skills have improved in the last month! LOL I believe you missed my point entirely, as well as the posters who you first replied to. I will say this again because you must have missed it in my previous post. If someone does not want or need the extra power it is a waste of money to spend the extra grand on the 700. If you do want or need the extra power then it is not. The poster was not asking for upgrades for a 550, he was stating that it was more than sufficient for his needs. LET ME REPEAT MORE THAN SUFFICIENT FOR HIS NEEDS AND OVER $1000 LESS EXPENSIVE, so your stage 5 whatever and vtwin roll on torque are completely irrelevent as it pertains to this thread. I do agree that anyone who wants power upgrades for a 550 did miss out at the dealership. That being said, there have been a number of industry professionals that have noted the 550 runs very similarly to the 700 at mid to high rpm. Not everyone needs or wants a 700, 750, 800, 850, 950 or ......? Those that find mid displacement quads to be sufficient enjoy using them and do so in a more economical fashion. These individuals are just looking for something a little different than you are, and that's why Yamaha manufactures this ATV.